Drinking set (82) - Glass

Very beautiful and important set of 82 vintage French glassware, featuring an elegant decoration of ribbed corners and vertical facets offering numerous play of light.
This set stands out for its exceptional quantity and for the presence of five different sizes, allowing you to compose a complete and elegant table for various drinks and occasions.
The glasses all bear the inscription « FRANCE » under their foot.
Lot composition:
The lot includes exactly 82 pieces:
11 liqueur glasses: 9.5 cm
19 Port glasses: 11.5 cm
29 water glasses: 13 cm
12 wine glasses: 15 cm
11 champagne flutes: 15.5 cm
Unpacked weight: 13.500 kg
The presence of 29 glasses at 13 cm and 19 glasses at 11.5 cm notably allows for a large set for a big table.
Description of the glasses:
The glasses feature an elegant flared shape and a molded vertical ribbed decoration, particularly visible in the lower part of the bowls.
Light reflects nicely on the facets and reliefs of the glass, giving the set a very bright and refined presentation.
The feet are round and relatively plain, with legs suitable for the different formats.
The five heights clearly distinguish several functions within the service, notably small glasses, glasses of different sizes, and flutes.
Marking:
Each piece bears under its foot the inscription:
« FRANCE »
No other signature or clearly identifiable manufacturer’s mark is visible in the photographs.
For this reason, the lot is presented as vintage French glassware, without attribution to any particular crystal maker.
Vintage,
20th century.
The set is in generally good condition for its age and prior use.
The glasses show nice transparency and their decors are well preserved.
No chipping or cracks.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow the buyer to assess the overall condition of the pieces.
A particularly complete set
The great strength of this lot lies in its exceptional number of 82 pieces and in the variety of formats.
It is a particularly interesting set for:
a vintage French glassware enthusiast;
a collector;
a large reception;
a residence or family home;
an elegant table requiring several types of glasses;
a buyer seeking a substantial coordinated set of French glassware.
The quantity of pieces offered together is uncommon and a real asset for this lot.
Shipping
Due to the large number of pieces, the set will be packed with the utmost care.
Each glass will be protected individually and the whole will be placed in reinforced packaging with appropriate padding to minimize transport risks.
Tracked and insured shipping